T408 NPI Product Operations Leader

GE Aerospace • Lynn, MA

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About The Position

Focal to lead implementation of multiple redesign efforts for the RTP T408 product line. Candidate will be the connection and interface between Engineering, APQP, Supply Chain and Customer facing organizations focused on product and manufacturing readiness, execution and delivery. Specific focus on Concurrent Product Development (CPD) process implementation and execution with cross-functional facilitation between design engineering and supply chain. Initial planned work scope includes management of efforts to improve quality, delivery, and cost of the T408 Diffuser / Deswirler redesign, the Additive B-Sump casting effort, and Compressor Airfoils redesign effort.
GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We are defining flight for today, tomorrow, and the future by delivering safe, reliable, and innovative aerospace solutions. Our teams are united by a shared commitment to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost, and we work closely with our customers to drive product performance and mission readiness.
This role is based in Lynn, MA , supporting the T408 product line within GE Aerospace. The team focuses on New Product Introduction (NPI), product redesigns, and manufacturing readiness to deliver high-quality hardware to our customers. You will partner closely with Engineering, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Supply Chain, and customer-facing organizations to drive integrated product and process improvements across the T408 program.
The T408 NPI Product Operations Leader will serve as the focal leader for implementing multiple redesign efforts within the T408 product line. You will be the key connection and interface between Engineering, APQP, Supply Chain, and customer-facing teams, ensuring product and manufacturing readiness, execution, and delivery. A central focus of this role is the implementation and execution of the Concurrent Product Development (CPD) process, enabling effective cross-functional collaboration between design engineering and supply chain. Initial scope includes leading redesign and readiness efforts for the T408 Diffuser/Deswirler, the Additive B-Sump casting, and Compressor Airfoils, with a strong emphasis on improving quality, delivery, and cost.

Requirements

• Education : Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college OR high school diploma/GED with at least 6 years of experience in related Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects and influence across organizations and cross-functional teams
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to clearly articulate plans, issues, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems; ability to document, plan, and execute programs; established project management skills; experience building integrated program plans and detailed action plans
• Experience with change implementation and/or program management; comfort working in dynamic, evolving environments
• Aerospace (or related industry) technical manufacturing supply chain experience and/or aerospace (or related industry) design engineering experience
• Familiarity with demand planning, supply chain planning functions, and change/obsolescence management
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Responsibilities

• Lead T408 NPI redesign execution
• Serve as the prime interface with Engineering and Supply Chain for T408 NPI redesign activity supporting the production program.
• Drive initiatives that improve product line quality, delivery, and cost across key hardware redesigns (Diffuser/Deswirler, Additive B-Sump casting, Compressor Airfoils).
• Own CPD process implementation and governance
• Define and execute Concurrent Product Development (CPD) roles, responsibilities, and processes between design engineering and supply chain.
• Ensure redesign efforts deliver on cost, schedule, producibility, and manufacturability objectives.
• Program communication and stakeholder alignment
• Act as focal for program communication and reviews with Supply Chain leadership and other key stakeholders.
• Provide clear status on risk, issue, and opportunity management, and drive timely mitigation actions.
• Problem solving and decision-making
• Interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to enhance products, processes, and services.
• Use a high level of judgment to assess information quality, ask critical questions, and develop solutions beyond set parameters.
• Construct and present data-driven recommendations to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Continuous improvement and best practices
• Support the development of integrated program plans and detailed action plans to ensure program success.
• Champion change implementation and continuous improvement across NPI, manufacturing, and supply chain processes.

Benefits

• GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and wellbeing, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach and the Employee Assistance Program; and retirement benefits through the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions). Additional benefits may include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time off for vacation and illness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level